The Who Adventures

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In 1989, Doctor Who on television concluded, leaving fans without new adventures. Virgin Publishing, the license-holder for BBC-authorized fiction, stepped in to fill the void with the New Adventures range of novels. These stories continued the journey of the seventh Doctor and his companion Ace, introducing new characters like archaeologist Bernice Summerfield and reuniting the Doctor with classic foes such as the Ice Warriors and Cybermen. Noted researcher David J Howe chronicles the origins of these books, interviewing key figures involved in their development, and examining their critical reception. The guide is richly illustrated with artwork, sketches, and imagery related to the series. It also covers Virgin's Missing Adventures, which feature the first six Doctors, along with other Doctor Who fiction from that era. This comprehensive resource highlights the Virgin New Adventures and Missing Adventures, showcasing early works by authors like Russell T Davies, Ben Aaronovitch, and Mark Gatiss. The Who Adventures serves as the definitive guide to a successful range of novels that propelled many authors and artists into prominent careers, and it follows the success of the acclaimed The Target Book.